Best West Point Class Of Podcasts (2025)

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The West Point Class of 1966 1:34:07

18d ago1:34:07

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We talk with members of the famous United States Military Academy at West Point’s Class of 1966, which holds a unique and tragic place in American history. Brian Ashbaugh, Walt Brinker, Rusty Correia, Al Lindseth, and Jerry Cecil all join us to share their memories of that remarkable era. Rick Atkinson’s book, The Long Gray Line: The American Jour…

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Rockets EXTEND Ime Udoka's Contract | Jalen Green OFFERED In Kevin Durant Trade... Will Suns Bite? 32:08

20h ago32:08

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Rockets EXTEND Ime Udoka's Contract | Jalen Green OFFERED In Kevin Durant Trade... Will Suns Bite? Houston Rockets make waves with Ime Udoka's contract extension. Is Kevin Durant trade on the horizon? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Rockets' recent moves, highlighting Udoka's impact on the team's turnaround and analyzing potential t…

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum 22:15

1d ago22:15

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We take alook back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Mary Fitzpatrick Senator in Dublin Central. Seanad Spokesperson on Dublin, Dublin City Taskforce, Local Government and Heritage, Peadar Tóibín, Aontú TD for Meath West and John Lee, Executive Editor Irish Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.…

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Ireland is now the second most expensive EU nation 8:35

1d ago8:35

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New research shows that Ireland is now the second most expensive country in the European Union. We discuss this research with Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin and Emily Keegan, Newstalk Reporter.

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Israel-Iran air war enters its second week of conflict 16:01

1d ago16:01

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Israel and Iran enters its second week of conflict as the Israeli military issue another warning of incoming missiles from Iran this morning. With the latest on the situation we heard from Paul Kearns, journalist based in Tel Aviv and Gershon Baskin former Israeli hostage negotiator.

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A look ahead to the busy weekend of sport 4:42

1d ago4:42

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The Lions face Argentina in the Aviva stadium tonight before travelling down under to take on the Western Force. A round of fixtures in the League of Ireland also kicks off tonight with bohemians facing Waterford FC. And it’s a football championship weekend which means lots of fixtures to look forward to. Dublin play cork in the preliminary quarter…

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How Ireland first supervised injection centre is operating 6 months on 10:56

1d ago10:56

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This weekend will be 6 months since Ireland’s first medically supervised injection centre opened in Dublin’s south inner city. Operated by Merchant’s Quay Ireland, it’s been used more than 4-thousand times. Our reporter Emma Tyrrell visited the Riverbank Centre to find out more about the 18 month pilot.…

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We hear about the RSA action plan 16:52

1d ago16:52

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From 27 weeks to 18.4 weeks, the driving test wait list has finally been reduced. The RSA action plan set out a series of actions to bring the average wait time down. This included expanding testing hours, training new testers and even building new driving test centers in Drogheda and Sandyford, which are due to be open soon. All to discuss with Br…

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2025 Full NBA Mock Draft Show With Trades Reaction! | NBA Squad Show 1:00:35

2d ago1:00:35

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NBA mock draft madness! Who's the top pick and where will they land?Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into a thrilling mock draft, exploring potential picks and blockbuster trades. From the 76ers eyeing Ace Bailey to the Heat chasing Kevin Durant, every move is dissected. The hosts debate Bradley Beal's impact on the Phoenix Suns and a…

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De Villiers: South Africa's WTC victory 'stirred the emotions' 45:58

2d ago45:58

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On this week’s Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell & Charu Sharma, we hear from South Africa great AB de Villiers about their World Test Championship triumph, what this means for Test cricket and India’s Virat Kohli retiring from the longest form of the game. Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett chats about India's Test series in England,…

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Rockets PRIMED To Land Kevin Durant | Will Phoenix Suns CAVE To Houston's Offer? 41:31

2d ago41:31

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Rockets PRIMED To Land Kevin Durant | Will Phoenix Suns CAVE To Houston's Offer? Kevin Durant trade rumors continue to fly as Houston Rockets emerge as possible favorites. Is the former MVP the missing piece for Houston's championship aspirations? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by Locked On Suns host Benjamin Garcia (@BenGarciaShow) anal…

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Dodgy-box users to face consequences 8:49

2d ago8:49

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Sky Ireland are warning people that they will face consequences if they’re caught using dodgy boxes. we discussed this further with Larry Bass, CEO of production company ShinAwil.

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Pure Gold: Memorable Conversations with Remarkable People by Eamon Carr 10:45

2d ago10:45

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You might know him from being the Horslips drummer and lyricist or from his journalistic career with the Herald in 1989. Eamon Carr, writer, musician and art historian released his new book ‘Pure Gold: memorable conversations with remarkable people’.

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Donald Trump holding back on attack plans for Iran 14:06

2d ago14:06

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Donald Trump has approved attack plans for Iran, but for now is holding back on a final decision to go ahead with any attack according to sources who spoke to CBS news who also earlier reported that trump was weighing a strike on Iran’s subterranean uranium enrichment facility in Fordo. Analysis on this and more from Scott Lucas Professor and Polit…

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The science around menopause and “manopause” 7:17

2d ago7:17

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Hot flushes; insomnia and loss of libido for women and for the men flagging libido, shrinking muscles and growing body fat. Luke O’ Neill on the latest science around menopause and “manopause”

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The strength of Gaelic games in the city of light! 7:58

2d ago7:58

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As the GAA season hits full swing here at home. we turn our attention to France where one of Europe’s oldest GAA clubs in is celebrating a major milestone. Paris Gaels GAA marks it’s 30 year anniversary. Oisin Coyne from Off the Ball tells us more.

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As the conflict escalates we speak to Israel's ambassador to Ireland 27:42

2d ago27:42

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Israel's ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich join Pat this morning on the show as it is becoming more likely that the US will enter the conflict between Iran and Israel. As the conflict escalates, the death toll in Gaza only mounts, as civilians continue to starve and be attacked, while their hospitals cannot cope.…

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Issues in a Tipperary graveyard 11:57

2d ago11:57

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Issues in a Tipperary graveyard, where large headstones are being erected under nightfall, were the subject of a public meeting last night Josh Crosbie attended the meeting and is here now to tell us all.

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The Circular Economy explained 5:35

2d ago5:35

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Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine tells us about the Circular Economy how to keep materials, components, and products in use in the economy for as long as possible.

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Minster for Health Helen McEntee on the Education Plan 2025 23:50

2d ago23:50

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Minster for Health Helen McEntee today launched Education Plan 2025 which included provision for more therapists in special schools. We discuss this and more including AI and phones in schools as well as a follow up to yesterday’s interview on schools catering for students with mild general learning disabilities. Minister McEntee joined Pat in stud…

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Rockets GAMBLE Future On Kevin Durant Chase | Jalen Green OR Jabari Smith Jr. Trade INEVITABLE? 42:11

3d ago42:11

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Rockets GAMBLE Future On Kevin Durant Chase | Jalen Green OR Jabari Smith Jr. Trade INEVITABLE? Kevin Durant to Houston? Rockets' trade package dissected as Jalen Green's future hangs in balance. Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) is joined by weekly cohost Rockets Wire Editor Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) to analyze the Rockets' position in the KD sweepsta…

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#816: Nsima Inyang, Mutant and Movement Coach — True Athleticism at Any Age, Microdosing Movement, “Rope Flow” as a Key Unlock, Why Sleds and Sandbags Matter, and Much More 3:18:31

3d ago3:18:31

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Nsima Inyang (@nsimainyang) is a strength athlete, movement coach, and co-host of Mark Bell’s Power Project, one of the top fitness podcasts in the world. He is also one of the most freakishly athletic humans I’ve ever met. He’s a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a professional natural bodybuilder (placed top five in the world), and an elite-leve…

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Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin: Humphry Repton (1752–1818) 11:58

3d ago11:58

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This week’s Garden Stories turns to the quietly revolutionary figure of Humphry Repton (1752–1818), the last great name of the English landscape tradition and the man who bridged the classical sweep of Capability Brown with the rising tide of the Romantic and Picturesque. Though he came late to his career—only styling himself a “landscape gardener”…

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What do you do if you won the EuroMillions jackpot? 11:03

3d ago11:03

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Record-breaking €250m EuroMillions jackpot has been won in Ireland.But what should you actually do when you get that big cheque? Should you splurge it on a holiday? Give it to friends or family? All to chat with Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone Ireland and Founder of AskPaul.

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Brian Kennedy on joining the rock-theatre production cast ‘Moonlight’ 6:54

3d ago6:54

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Following on from a series of successful debut shows, the rock theatre production ‘moonlight: the Philip Lynott Enigma’ will return to Vicar Street and joining the cast is renowned Irish singer songwriter Brian Kennedy. Brian known for his hit singles such as ‘you raise me up’ and ‘crazy love’ will be portraying literary icon Oscar Wilde joined Pat…

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Schools under pressure by the government to change their classification 8:56

3d ago8:56

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Special schools who cater for students with mild general learning disabilities are being put under pressure by the government to change their classification. This means children with mild general learning disabilities would be pushed back into the mainstream schools that have already failed them. Debbie O’Neill is the Principal of Scoil Eoin in Cru…

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Motoring: A milestone for the Cork Limerick motorway 7:47

3d ago7:47

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Soaring fuel prices, and a milestone for the Cork Limerick motorway. All to discuss in this weeks motoring slot with Transport Commentator Conor Faughnan.

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Inside Hollywood: Directors gone rogue 11:05

3d ago11:05

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Making a film isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for the dreamers who sleep on floors, max out credit cards, sell body parts to science (yes, really), and beg, borrow, or hustle their way to the big screen. Hollywood and indie film alike are full of stories where directors stopped at nothing to get their passion projects made. All to chat about wit…

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Minister Jim O'Callaghan on the purchase of Citywest Hotel 6:41

3d ago6:41

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The Government yesterday announced that it was to purchase the Citywest Hotel in Dublin to become a permanent international protection facility. Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan joined us to discuss this and more including our bail laws and prison spaces.

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Green Scene: Health of our oceans may have already passed a critical tipping point 8:49

3d ago8:49

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For years, scientists have warned us about ocean acidification often called the "evil twin" of the climate crisis. But a new report suggests we've underestimated the danger. The health of our oceans may have already passed a critical tipping point. Also we hear about a new study has found that dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%. The visual of…

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Iran has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel on their sixth day of fighting 13:47

3d ago13:47

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Iran has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel on their sixth day of fighting. This follows Donald Trump’s warning of US’ protentional involvement, and his demand for Iran to surrender. Sally Hayden, Irish international correspondent reports live from Beirut gave Pat an update on the situation.

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Author Karin Slaughter on her new book ‘We Are All Guilty' 18:39

3d ago18:39

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With 40 million book sold globally in 120 different countries and a hit tv series on Disney plus, Karin Slaughter is one of the most successful crime fiction writers in the world. She returns with a new book part of series we are all guilty as part of a brand new the in which local two girls go missing and it sends the town of north falls into chao…

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REPORT: Kevin Durant Trade Saga HEATING UP As Rockets Submit FIRM OFFER To Suns | Will Phoenix Bite? 34:55

4d ago34:55

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REPORT: Kevin Durant Trade Saga HEATING UP As Rockets Submit FIRM OFFER To Suns | Will Phoenix Bite? Kevin Durant trade rumors heat up as Houston Rockets make firm offer. Will KD's next move reshape the NBA landscape? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Rockets' potential trade packages, featuring Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr., and Ja…

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Surviving Afghanistan with former Army Counterintelligence Agent Jeremy D. Baker 1:29:37

4d ago1:29:37

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Join us as we welcome Jeremy D. Baker, former Army counterintelligence agent, Afghanistan combat veteran and author of the novel The Guilty Sleep, a thriller that draws on Jeremy’s personal experiences as a combat veteran struggling to overcome PTSD. In 2000, after acing his Army entrance exam, 20-year-old college dropout Jeremy was told by his rec…

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Dr Christoph Schwitzer Director of Dublin Zoo 9:54

4d ago9:54

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Every morning Christoph Schwitzer gets to wake up between a South African hornbill and a red river hog. But why wouldn’t he it's the standard accommodation for the Director of Dublin Zoo. Dr Christoph Schwitzer was appointed to the position just 5 years ago and he joins Pat to tell all his day-to-day life in the Zoo and his passion for animals.…

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A day in the life as the Superintendent of the Phoenix Park 9:13

4d ago9:13

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The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe and is home to around 600 deer but when it comes to holding concerts, events and even sporting events, how is the park managed and what goes on behind the scenes? Paul McDonnell is the Chief Superintendent of the Phoenix Park for nearly 10 years and he joined…

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President Trump leaves the G7 14:01

4d ago14:01

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trump leaves the G7 while lamenting the absence of Vladimir Putin. The Trump family have a new business venture. All to discuss with our panel, Gina London, Former CNN White House Correspondent and Columnist with the Sunday Independent and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal…

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The Coronas chat festivals, new music and touring 5:25

4d ago5:25

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The Coronas will be headlining Kaleidascope in July but next week they play Live At The Marquee in Cork as part of their tour to celebrate their latest album ‘Thoughts and Observations’. Danny joined Pat to talk everything about making music, touring the world and what they’ve been getting up to lately. The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as pa…

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Henry McKean meets the zookeepers at Dublin Zoo 11:07

4d ago11:07

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Henry McKean went out first thing with the zookeepers and met the red pandas, sea lions and penguins just as Dublin Zoo opened its doors to the public. The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.…

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How is the tourism sector preparing for their busiest time of the year? 13:44

4d ago13:44

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Now that we are well and truly into summer, its the time of year when businesses all preparing for the influx of visitors far and wide. But despite CSO figures showing a drop in tourism earlier this year, industry experts are expecting a boom of North American visitors this summer. But how is the tourism sector preparing for their busiest time of t…

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Looking after the elephants at Dublin Zoo 9:37

4d ago9:37

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to look after the elephants at Dublin Zoo? From training them to giving them pedicures, elephants can be very high maintenance. Christina Murphy is the Elephant Team Leader at Dublin Zoo and she told Pat what that’s like. Also joining us is Jenny Dunne, Head of Commercial Operations who is going to talk to us a…

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Some of the surprising pieces of history of the Phoenix Park 15:34

4d ago15:34

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The origins of the expansive Phoenix Park date all the way back to its founding as a Royal Park in 1662. In the centuries since its founding, the park has seen masses and murders, trenches and turf, allotments and animals and amongst all that, plans to turn the entire thing into an airport! John A McCullen, the park’s former superintendent takes us…

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A look at all the main stories of the day! 17:52

4d ago17:52

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The interest in news among young Irish adults remains high but all age groups showed a major concern in fake news. Private hospitals are now getting 60 per cent of public funds to reduce public waiting lists and budget 2026 negotiations get delayed due to Trumps trade threats. Pat was joined by Political Reporter with the Irish Independent and Indo…

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NBA Mock Draft Picks 7-12: How LOADED is the lottery this year? 40:58

5d ago40:58

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Locked On’s five episode NBA Mock Draft is here. For every episode of the 2025 Locked On NBA Mock Draft search Locked On NBA Draft wherever you get your podcasts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your…

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Rockets RE-SIGN Steven Adams, Houston Center Duo LOCKED IN | Jabari Smith Jr. EVOLVING This Summer? 28:14

5d ago28:14

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Rockets RE-SIGN Steven Adams, Houston Center Duo LOCKED IN | Jabari Smith Jr. EVOLVING This Summer? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down the Rockets' first impressive offseason move, highlighting Adams' $39 million contract and its impact on team strategy. The discussion covers the "Double Big" lineup potential, draft implications, and Jabar…

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Ask The Expert: On mortgages 8:49

5d ago8:49

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Irish mortgage rates are on average the fifth highest across the 19 states in the Euro Zone, there is a new flex mortgage with Avant and the ECB rate is now 2% but will it go lower? Our expert today was Sean Corbett, Director of SYS Mortgages. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

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How Joyceans are celebrating Bloomsday! 10:02

5d ago10:02

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Today is Bloomsday, celebrating the James Joyce’s Ulysses. There are many traditions that have formed from this literary work mapping out Dublin. From buying bars of lemon soap, visiting the James Joyce Centre and tucking into offal. Wee sent our reporter Bella Finn to find out how Joyceans are celebrating.…

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How to complain when you get bad service? 9:10

5d ago9:10

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Complaining about bad service can be difficult for many reasons, emotional social, and of course, practical so how should we complain? All to discuss with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

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Interesting new data from CyberSafe Kids 11:38

5d ago11:38

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New research shows that almost half of eight-year-olds in less-advantaged own a smart phone in comparison to those in more middle-class areas. The data from CyberSafe Kids also show that children from lower-income backgrounds have a higher level of exposure to harm than their peers in better-off districts. We discuss the findings with Stella O’Mall…

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Just why can’t we build anything? 20:54

5d ago20:54

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From the Metro to Dublin Bus to off shore wind farms and housing, why can’t we build anything and what is the problem? To discuss with Pat was Orla Hegarty, Architect and Assistant Professor at UCD and Karl Deeter, Director at Irish Mortgage Brokers.

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